Giving and receiving love should feel natural, not like a scary leap of faith. Children give love freely — often times without thought as to whether it will be reciprocated. That might seem terrifying, but it’s the only way to live fully, deeply and authentically.

​Spontaneity fosters growth and keeps life flowing. It should be celebrated. Plans keep us from fully experiencing the fantastic things that life has to offer because we are blindsided by our own rigidity. Children, on the other hand, are constantly growing and learning because they are open to the natural flow of life.

We are all fantastic beings — we should be open to saying so. Children are great at sharing the things they’ve accomplished throughout the day, and they don’t feel the need to be quiet about it. Imagine the self-esteem we each would have if we were willing to do the same.